Hydroxycitric Acid

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Hydroxycitric Acid is a type of Hydroxylated Organic Acid chemically similar to Citric Acid but with different biological actions.

Health Benefits of Hydroxycitric Acid

Metabolism

 HCA may prevent the conversion of dietary Carbohydrates to Cholesterol (by inhibiting the ATP-Citrate Lyase enzyme).  [1]

 HCA may increase the duration that an individual may undertake Exercise - Endurance before Fatigue occurs.  [2]

 HCA may increase Energy levels.  [3]

 HCA may alleviate Fatigue (by diverting dietary Carbohydrates into the production of Energy).  [4]

 HCA may facilitate the prevention and treatment of Obesity:  [5]

 HCA may help to suppress the Appetite (by increasing the body's production and reserves of Glycogen - due to diversion of dietary Carbohydrates away from into Glycogen production).  [6]

-           HCA may prevent the conversion of excess Carbohydrates to Adipose Tissue via Lipogenesis (by inhibiting the ATP-Citrate Lyase enzyme).

 HCA is speculated to stimulate .

 HCA may increase Stamina.  [7]

 HCA may lower elevated serum Triglycerides levels.  [8]

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